Padvalanga Parippu (Snake gourd Dal )Thoran

Ingredients

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• Snake gourd(cut into small cubes)- 11/2 cup
• Green chilli -1
• Curry Leaves
• Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
• Red Chilli  - 1
• Oil- 1 tbsp
• Salt - To taste
• Cooked Chana Dal  - 1/4 cup
• Water- 1/4 cup

To Grind (Coarse)

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• Coconut - 1/4 cup
• Pearl Onion-2 nos
• Jeera (Cumin) -1 pinch
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - 1 pinch

Method

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1. Cook the cubed Snake gourd with salt, green chilli and turmeric powder adding little water.
2. In a pan add oil. Splutter mustard seeds,red chilli and curry leaves.
3. Add cooked  Snake gourd and dal and mix well.
4. Add grounded coconut mixture and saute for 2 mins
5. Serve hot with rice